Two jobs, one footprint. A single bed with storage sleeps a child, teen or guest comfortably while drawers or a gas-lift base hide away clothes, toys, linen and spare bedding — often saving you a whole dresser in a compact room. Available in timber, upholstered fabric and PU leather finishes. Part of our wider storage bed frames range, family-owned, priced direct and held in stock locally.
Contemporary upholstered storage bed in multiple sizes and finishes
The Smart-Storage Single, Built for Real Rooms
A single bed with storage does two jobs at once — it sleeps a child, teen or guest comfortably, and it hides away doonas, linen, books, toys and seasonal clothing without adding a separate dresser to the room. For smaller bedrooms, studio apartments, granny flats and shared kids' rooms, that dual function is often the difference between a room that feels calm and one that feels cramped. Our range covers timber frames, upholstered fabric and PU leather designs, with both drawer and gas-lift mechanisms, every frame sized to a standard Australian single mattress (92 × 187 cm).
Drawers or Gas Lift: Which Single Storage Bed Suits You?
The two mechanisms solve slightly different problems — the right choice comes down to what you're storing and how often you reach for it:
Single Bed Dimensions & Room Planning
A standard Australian single mattress measures 92 × 187 cm, with the frame slightly larger to accommodate the headboard and drawer runners — always check the listed external dimensions. It suits children, guest rooms and compact bedrooms from about 2.4 × 3.0 m. Buying for a taller teen or a single adult? The extra length of a king single (106 × 203 cm) often makes more sense long term — browse our king single beds with storage for the grow-into version of everything on this page.
How to Choose the Right Single Storage Bed
Start with the user
A child under ten will usually outgrow a standard single by their early teens — many families upgrade to a king single at that point, so weigh the timeline before you buy. For a guest room, a single with drawers is ideal: visitors rarely need the storage, and you gain a linen cupboard. For an adult in a studio or granny flat, a gas-lift single unlocks serious storage volume without adding wardrobe furniture.
Choose your material
Timber frames feel warm and structural and wear well in kids' rooms — explore the full wooden bed frames range. Upholstered fabric feels softer and more refined, suiting guest rooms and adult singles. PU leather wipes clean in seconds and brings a contemporary look — see our PU leather bed frames.
Match your mattress
For gas-lift bases the mattress usually sits flush with the frame, so depth and weight matter — gas struts are rated for a mattress weight range, listed on each product page. For drawer bases, any standard single mattress fits without issue. Buying both together? Our mattress range makes matching easy.
Plan delivery and assembly
Storage beds arrive flat-packed with clear instructions and fixings included; gas-lift frames take a little longer to assemble than drawer designs. See our delivery & pickup page or contact our team if you'd like a hand choosing.
Why Buy Your Single Storage Bed at A2Z
Drawer glide, cavity depth and build quality are easier to judge in person — so test them before you buy. Our showrooms in Brisbane (Rocklea), Ipswich, Bundall, Sandgate and Beenleigh hold stock locally, so most in-stock beds can be picked up the same day, at honest direct prices. Free local delivery is available within roughly 10 km of our Rocklea warehouse, with paid delivery to the wider Brisbane, Gold Coast, Ipswich, Logan, Sunshine Coast and Toowoomba regions, and flexible payment through Afterpay, Zip, Humm and Latitude. Every frame carries a 12-month warranty unless otherwise noted — see our warranty & returns policy.
Single Beds with Storage — FAQs
What is the standard size of a single bed with storage in Australia?
A standard Australian single fits a mattress measuring 92 × 187 cm. The external frame is slightly larger to accommodate the headboard, footboard and drawer runners, so always check the listed external dimensions on the product page before buying.
Is a single bed with drawers better than a gas-lift single bed?
Neither is objectively better — they suit different needs. Drawers are better for items you access daily, such as clothing and books. A gas-lift base is better for bulky or seasonal storage like spare doonas and suitcases, because it gives you one large hidden cavity.
Are single storage beds suitable for kids?
Yes — drawer-style singles are especially popular in kids' rooms because children can reach their own toys and clothes, and parents get a tidier room without buying a separate dresser. Browse our wider kids beds range for bookcase and novelty designs too.
Do I need extra space for the drawers to open?
Yes — allow at least 60 cm of clearance on the drawer side so drawers pull fully out without obstruction. Gas-lift beds don't need side clearance, but do need clear space above the bed for the base to lift cleanly.
Should I buy a single or a king single storage bed?
A single suits younger children, guest rooms and compact spaces. If you're buying for a taller teen or a single adult — or want the bed to last through the teen years — the extra length of a king single with storage is usually the better long-term buy.
Do you stock single trundle beds?
We carry a small trundle range — currently a single design — so availability varies. Browse the collection above or contact our team to check current stock; for most rooms, a drawer or gas-lift storage single covers the same space-saving job.
Do single storage beds come with a warranty?
Yes — our bed frames carry a 12-month warranty unless otherwise specified on the product page, covering structural and manufacturing defects. Full details are on our warranty & returns page.
Explore More Storage & Kids' Beds
Still comparing? See the full bed frames with storage range across all sizes, gas lift beds for the hydraulic designs, bookcase beds for headboard storage, kids beds for the younger rooms, and our value bed frames if budget leads the brief.
Browse the single beds with storage above, step up to king single storage beds, or compare gas lift designs.